NFL news, rumors and injuries

Fantasy Tip: McCaffrey could be the next Danny Woodhead with his smaller size but agile and versatile skillset. He's an all-purpose back but will be better suited in a committee in a pass-catching role, like Woodhead. That being said, he could definitely have more value in PPR leagues.

LSU RB Leonard Fournette has officially declared for the NFL Draft Monday, Dec. 5. Two anonymous high-level evaluators told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Fournette is better than Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley. Fournette is considered by many pundits to be a top-five draft pick next year.

Fantasy Tip: As is the case with most rookies, Fournette's fantasy value will depend on who he plays for. He's the most talented running back in the 2017 draft class, so there will be plenty of hype surrounding him no matter where he lands. It would be wise, however, not to immediately crown him as another Ezekiel Elliott, however tempting it may be.

Free-agent DT Sammie Lee Hill (Titans) has been suspended for up to a year, according to a source. He had already been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.

Free-agent RB Isaiah Pead (Dolphins) will not be able to resume his NFL career as a result of injuries suffered during a car accident Saturday, Nov. 12, according to comments made by Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher.

Free-agent RB Isaiah Pead (Dolphins) is in critical condition following an accident during the early morning on Saturday, Nov. 12. Pead was reportedly ejected from his vehicle after his car went through a metal guardrail and became airborne, striking several trees on the way down an embankment.

Free-agent S Taylor Mays (Bengals) is starting to receive interest from teams as he nears the end of serving two four-game suspensions for violating the league's substance abuse policy, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mays will be eligible to play after Week 8.

Free-agent QB Johnny Manziel (Browns) had his four-game suspension lifted by the National Football League on Thursday, Oct. 6. Manziel could still face disciplinary action from the NFL for his personal conduct in assaulting an ex-girlfriend.

Free-agent DE Greg Hardy (Cowboys) was arrested for possession of cocaine late Sunday, Sept. 25, in Texas. According to a police report he was pulled over because he did not use a turn signal. After granting permission to a vehicle search, police found a plastic baggie in a wallet in the center console. He was arraigned Monday, Sept. 26.